Kaiser (card Game) - Rule Variations

Rule Variations

Even though Kaiser is a rare game, rules do vary between groups and between regions. Some variations on the popular rules include:

• Varying the minimum bid (usually anywhere from 5 to 8)
• Including the 7 of hearts and 7 of spades. When dealing, two cards are dealt into a "kitty" and the winning bidder may pick this kitty up and exchange cards in his or her hand for cards in the kitty. If the 3 or 5 are in the kitty, then the player must include these in his or her playing hand.
• Allowing passing between players. Players are allowed to pass 1 or 2 cards before bidding. This can create an opportunity for communication between players within the rules of the game. This is often accompanied by raising the minimum bid, because the increased level of strategy makes it possible to attain higher scores.
• After winning the bid in No Trump, the player has an option of playing the hand High or Low. In High the play is normal. In Low the strength of the cards are reversed while the 5 of Hearts and the 3 of Spades are neutral (for example in "Low" play a seven would take a trick over an eight). Note that this version is played in the Canora, Sk locality.